Observer Name
Johnny Adolphson/Craig Gordon
Observation Date
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » 1000 Peaks » Four Eagle Bowl
Location Name or Route
Four Eagle Bowl
Elevation
10,500'
Aspect
Southeast
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
250'
Vertical
300'
Comments
Very strong west-northwest winds led to this natural slide on the heavily wind loaded southeast face of Four Eagle Bowl. The hard slab broke into weak January facets.
Comments
In less wind exposed terrain, fresh wind slabs are slightly more manageable.
Coordinates